2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 139 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi A6 (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Audi | Kia |
Model | A6 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1999 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |